Over the past six months, Tian Ji Yu had not been idle. He had spent a lot of effort and sent people to investigate the background of the Golden Immortals who were younger than 100 years old in the other fifteen counties under King Qin's Mansion.
After some investigation, he found out:
With the strength of Zhou Fei, the adopted son of Zhou Tong, the First Revered Elder of the Prefectural Governor's Mansion, it would be difficult for him to enter the top ten of the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties, let alone enter the top three!
At that time, he couldn't help but rejoice.
Fortunately, the Nine Specters County had Duan Lingtian.
Otherwise, the other Golden Immortals under 100 years of age that the Prefectural Governor's Mansion had recruited, including Zhou Fei, would not have been able to enter the top three of the Martial Competition of 16 Counties!
"Among the 450 Golden Celestials under the age of 100 from the 15 counties, there are at least five people who can defeat Zhou Fei in a single blow. Even if the County Governor's Mansion spares no effort in grooming Zhou Fei in the remaining two and a half years, he'll only be able to enter the top ten of the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties at most."
However, if we can't enter the top three, we won't be able to obtain the mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill. "
Tian Ji Yu also realized this when he found out about the young experts who were below the age of one hundred from the other fifteen counties under King Qin's Mansion.
It was also because of this that Duan Lingtian's value and status in his eyes became even higher.
Without Duan Lingtian, Nine Specters County would not be able to enter the top three of the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties and obtain the mediocre-grade Celestial Pill, the Great Luo Pill.
That was not what he wanted to see.
"Half a year ago, I was the one who ordered Elder Zheng Qiu to take the blame …"
"What? Do you have a problem with that? "
Zhou Tong and Zhou Fei were stunned when they heard Tian Ji Yu's words.
At this moment, Zhou Tong recalled something.
Earlier, Zheng Qiu had indeed said that the reason he took the blame for Duan Lingtian half a year ago was because he was following orders.
However, he did not think of the County Governor of Nine Specters County at that time.
Now that he thought about it, the only other person in Nine Specters County who could order Zheng Qiu around was the County Governor of Nine Specters County.
"Lord County Governor, you … why are you doing this?"
Zhou Tong looked at Tian Jiyu and asked in a deep voice.
As a Great Overarching Golden Celestial, Duan Ling Tian was free to speak his mind in front of Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County.
Even if Nine Specters County could not accept him, the other counties would welcome him!
"Half a year ago, the envoy from the King Qin's Mansion came to the Nine Specters County to look for me …"
In the face of Zhou Tong's question, Tian Ji Yu immediately stated the 'reason' in a forthright manner.
He started from the arrival of the Duke of Qin's envoy.
…
Finally, he talked about the investigation he had conducted over the past six months. He had been searching for young Golden Immortals under the age of 100 in the other fifteen counties under King Qin's Mansion.
Tian Ji Yu said these words directly in front of Duan Lingtian and Zhou Fei, the two parties involved, without any taboo.
"I see."
Zhou Fei's eyes were filled with unwillingness. However, he knew that no matter how unwilling he was, he could not change anything.
"The mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill?"
After listening to Tian Ji Yu's words, Zhou Tong's eyes suddenly lit up and his breathing became rapid. One could vaguely see his chest twitching like a bellows due to his excitement.
"Yes."
Tian Jiyu nodded, confirming with Zhou Tong.
As the light in Zhou Tong's eyes grew brighter, Tian Jiyu said in a timely manner:
"Elder Zhou Tong, if you're willing to work with me and the County Governor's Mansion to help Duan Lingtian achieve great results in the Martial Competition of the Sixteen Counties in two and a half years … If Duan Lingtian can rank in the top two of the competition, I'm willing to give you a Great Luo Pill."
I'll give you a Great Luo Pill!
Once Tian Ji Yu's words came out, Zhou Tong's breathing became even more rapid. One could vaguely see the waves of excitement on his face.
Although Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals were not divided into seven levels like Celestial Immortals and Golden Immortals, they were still Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals.
However, there were also five levels.
They were:
Yellow-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial, black-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial, earth-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial, heaven-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial, and peak Great Luo Golden Celestial.
Among them, yellow-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial was the weakest while peak Great Luo Golden Celestial was the strongest.
As a yellow-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial who was half a step away from becoming a black-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial, Zhou Tong had been stuck at this bottleneck for many years.
If he could obtain a mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Luo Pill, he would be able to easily become a black-rank Great Luo Golden Celestial!
At that time, his strength would be further enhanced.
"Lord County Governor, I'm willing to work with you and the County Governor's Mansion to help Duan Lingtian achieve great results in the Martial Competition of the Sixteen Counties in two and a half years!"
After regaining his senses, Zhou Tong immediately made his stance clear.
There was no deep enmity between him and Duan Lingtian, to begin with.
Now that Duan Lingtian was likely to obtain a mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Luo Pill, for him, Duan Lingtian's value skyrocketed. In fact, Duan Lingtian's position in his heart had even surpassed his foster son, Zhou Fei.
"Foster father!"
Zhou Fei panicked when he heard Zhou Tong's words.
Initially, he had planned to surpass Duan Lingtian's strength with the help of his foster father.
However, his foster father, Zhou Tong, had turned to help his rival, Duan Lingtian.
How could he not be anxious?
Slap!
However, as soon as Zhou Fei cried out, Zhou Tong gave him a backhand slap. Then, he glared at Zhou Fei and said angrily, "How dare you shout in front of the Lord County Governor? If you dare to shout in front of the Lord County Governor again, don't blame me for putting righteousness before family! "
Zhou Fei felt so wronged that he was on the verge of tears after being slapped for no reason.
However, he could only glare at Duan Lingtian and did not dare to make a sound.
Duan Lingtian ignored Zhou Fei's glare.
At this moment, Duan Ling Tian's gaze landed on Zhou Tong. Zhou Tong's gaze was no longer filled with killing intent like before. Instead, it was filled with kindness.
Zhou Tong was not used to this.
'This Zhou Tong really won't do anything without benefits … Just because the County Governor of Nine Specters County promised to give him a mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Luo Pill, he's trying his best to nurture me so that I'll be able to enter the top two in the Martial Competition of the Sixteen Counties in two and a half years.'
At this moment, Duan Lingtian finally saw through Zhou Tong.
He would not do anything without benefits!
With the arrival of Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County, the matter came to an end.
Zhou Tong bade farewell to Tian Ji Yu. Before he left with Zhou Fei, he looked at Duan Lingtian kindly and said with a smile, "Duan Lingtian, if you need any help in the future, feel free to look for me. Here are two bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills."
As soon as Zhou Tong finished speaking, he handed two bottles of pills to Duan Lingtian.
Zhou Fei's eyes turned red when he saw the bottles of pills that Zhou Tong handed to him.
His foster father had never been so generous to him before.
"Thank you, Revered Elder Zhou Tong."
Duan Lingtian's eyes lit up when he saw the two bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills that Zhou Tong handed to him. He did not hesitate to accept them.
He knew very well.
If it was not for the fact that he was useful to Zhou Tong, Zhou Tong would not have treated him so well.
Not only would Zhou Tong not treat him well, but Zhou Tong would also want to kill him!
After Zhou Tong and Zhou Fei left, Tian Ji Yu looked at Duan Lingtian with a smile on his face and handed a bottle of pills to him. "Duan Lingtian, since Elder Zhou Tong has given you two bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills, I'm sure you won't be lacking Spirit Nourishing Pills for the time being …"
"The pills in this bottle are primitive Hidden Spirit Pills. It's a primitive Celestial Pill that can be absorbed along with the Spirit Nourishing Pills. Its effect is slightly stronger than the Spirit Nourishing Pills."
Tian Ji Yu handed the bottle of pills to Duan Lingtian.
"Hidden Spirit Pills?"
Duan Ling Tian could not help but gasp when he heard Tian Ji Yu's words.
The Hidden Spirit Pill was a primitive Celestial Pill that could increase one's cultivation speed. Its effect was even stronger than the Spirit Nourishing Pills.
However, compared to the Spirit Nourishing Pills, it was much more valuable.
Most importantly, the Hidden Spirit Pill could be consumed together with the Spirit Nourishing Pills. Moreover, their effects could overlap.
If one consumed the Spirit Nourishing Pills and Hidden Spirit Pills at the same time, one's cultivation speed would be much faster than if one consumed the Spirit Nourishing Pills alone.
"Thank you, County Governor."
Duan Lingtian was excited when he received the Spirit Nourishing Pills from Zhou Tong earlier.
Now that he received the Hidden Spirit Pills from the County Governor of Nine Specters County, he was even more excited.
"Now, you should know that the reason I took care of you and helped you resolve the matter half a year ago is because I think you'll be able to rank in the top three in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties in two and a half years …"
Tian Ji Yu looked at Duan Lingtian and said bluntly, "If you can rank in the top three in two and a half years, not only will you be able to obtain the Mediocre Celestial Pill, the Great Overarching Pill for Nine Specters County, but you'll also be rewarded handsomely by King Qin's Mansion.
Of course, if you can rank in the top three in two and a half years, I won't mistreat you. "
Tian Ji Yu said.
"I'll do my best."
Duan Lingtian nodded his head.
Tian Ji Yu's magnanimity made him have a better impression of the County Governor of Nine Specters County.
He knew Tian Ji Yu was only treating him so well because he was useful to him.
…
"Duan Lingtian … Duan Lingtian …"
After Zhou Fei returned to the second last stone chamber in the depths of the Latent Dragon Abyss, his originally calm face was contorted in an instant. He looked exceptionally ferocious.
"Where did that Duan Lingtian come from?
If it weren't for him … Lord County Governor and godfather would've spared no effort in cultivating me so that I can rank in the top three in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties held by King Qin's Mansion! "
At this moment, Zhou Fei's heart was in turmoil.
In his opinion:
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